Dissecting Dense Paragraphs: Identifying Function and Focus

Dissecting Dense Paragraphs: Identifying Function and Focus

9th - 12th Grade

10 Qs

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Dissecting Dense Paragraphs: Identifying Function and Focus

Dissecting Dense Paragraphs: Identifying Function and Focus

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English

9th - 12th Grade

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CCSS
RL.11-12.2, RL.8.1, RI.11-12.5

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a topic sentence in a paragraph?

A quote used to support a fact

The main idea of the paragraph

The first sentence of the paragraph

A sentence that repeats earlier points

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What's the purpose of supporting evidence?

To add random details

To give background stories

To prove the topic sentence

To distract from the main point

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word signals a shift or transition?

Finally

For example

However

Truly

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes a paragraph “dense”?

It uses short, easy sentences

It has a lot of abstract ideas

It starts with a question

It repeats the topic sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do authors shift tone in a paragraph?

To confuse readers

To summarize a section

To change their topic

To guide readers’ perspective

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which would most likely be supporting evidence?

A. “In my opinion, this is wrong.”

B. “Students must learn more.”

C. “A 2023 study found a 15% drop.”

D. “Clearly, things are getting worse.”

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence is most likely the topic sentence?

The effects were immediate and widespread.

Studies revealed a major spike in flooding.

Climate change has reshaped weather patterns globally.

For example, 2022 had record-breaking rainfall.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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